Scholarships

A role model for women in broadcasting, Phyllis Switzer was a pioneer and a visionary for the Canadian broadcasting industry.  In 1972, recognizing a need for local programming amidst the mass market targeting of national networks, Ms. Switzer became the co-founder of CITY-TV.  In 1982, she again helped to launch a successful start-up as the Senior Vice-President of Programming for Canada’s first national pay-tv station, First Choice.  What many consider her crowning achievement, though, was her work as the Managing Director of CTV’s Host Broadcast Unit for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.  Working with the International Olympic Committee and broadcasters from around the world, she organized television coverage of the games that is considered the best TV presentation in Winter Olympics history.  Although she often described herself as “the best No. 2 person around,” her talents and contributions were recognized with numerous awards, including the Broadcast Executive Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award and an Award of Merit from Toronto Women in Film and Video.  Succumbing to cancer in 1989, Ms. Switzer was posthumously inducted into the CAB Broadcast Hall of Fame in 1999.

The Phyllis Switzer Memorial Award is presented to an RTA student who has proven their management and leadership skills through volunteer work or community involvement, as well as demonstrating academic proficiency, excellent management skills and a caring attitude towards society.

This endowed award was established by the Switzer family and friends to recognize a student entering the first year of the RTA School of Media.  Terms of reference are as follows:

VALUE: up to $2500

ELIGIBILITY:
• By application from students in the first year of the RTA School of Media on a full-time basis (an entrance level award)

CRITERIA:
• overall academic proficiency
• proven management and leadership skills in human resources management through a caring and positive approach to individuals as demonstrated through actual work experience prior to attending post-secondary studies, volunteer teamwork, Student Council work or community involvement
• demonstrated financial need (please fill out the enclosed budget form).
• other factors which may enhance the student’s application might include extra/co-curricular activities or unusual personal circumstances

APPLICATION:
• each candidate must submit an application (enclosed) with at least three written endorsements from the external community attesting to the student’s management/leadership skills and a well-articulated letter from the student indicating the rationale for studying at TMU, personal background supporting the application, personal financial situation and career aspirations
• candidates may be asked to appear for an interview with the Faculty Selection Committee

Presented to a 1st year RTA student who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or person of colour, this scholarship provides both a financial award and mentorship opportunity. Recipients receive a $2,000 award and the opportunity to be assigned an industry mentor for the duration of their time in the program.

VALUE: $2000

QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible for this award, students must:

• have a clear academic standing
• be enrolled as an undergraduate in the RTA School of Media
• be enrolled in 1st year
• be enrolled full-time
• self-identify as Black (including those that identify as Afro-Caribbean or African-Canadian), and/or an Aboriginal person in Canada (including First Nations [status or non-status], Metis, or Inuit and/or a Racialized person
• must be Canadian or a landed immigrant

REQUIREMENTS:

• Written statement (750-1000) describing why you are passionate about being in the media industry
• Letter of Recommendation from an individual who has worked closely with you and can attest to your abilities and interest in RTA (cannot be a parent or immediate family member)

VALUE: $5000.00

CRITERIA:
· RTA Alumnus and Canadian television executive, Scott Moore, has created this award to support students entering the Sport Media program who have a history of involvement with team sports. 

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
· Be registered as an Undergraduate student in the RTA School of Media - Sport Media
· Submit a 750-1000 word essay describing their history of involvement in team sports
· Include a Letter of Recommendation from a coach 

VALUE: $1000.00

CRITERIA:
· Named for pioneering Toronto Star baseball writer, Alison Gordon, this award will reward a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Sport Media student who produces the best written sports feature.  Preference will be offered to female students.

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
· Be registered as an Undergraduate student in 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or recent graduate of the Sport Media program and have a clear academic standing
· Have produced the best written sports feature
· Submit a sample of student’s best written work produced in years two, three or four of the program.  All sports feature work is admissible.  The work of the award winner may be adapted for broadcast on SpiritLive radio or RUTV. 
· Application letter with a sample of the student’s best written work produced in years two, three or four.

Ann C. Poochareon, founder, business leader, mother and activist passed away in early 2021 from breast cancer. In her wake, she has left a far-reaching legacy of activism, leadership, and community-building. Ann was dedicated to engaging people through the combination of science and art (STEAM). She began her career in Chicago, graduating with a degree in computer science before moving to New York to attend NYU’s illustrious Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) for her masters. After graduating, Ann co-founded Aesthetec Studio, working on the interactive design of major museums in Thailand, Canada, and the US. Following the birth of her son Oren in 2013, she co-founded Little Robot Friends, an education company focused on creatively teaching children coding, electronics, and digital literacy through accessible activities and workshops. In 2019, she was recognized for her efforts as a recipient of the Government of Canada’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund. These accomplishments barely touch on the incredible impact that she had with her colleagues, her community (locally and abroad), and her family. Ann was bold and direct, compassionate and caring. In her limited time with us, her light shone brightly. In her final time battling the disease she was an ardent supporter of young women of color. Her wish was to level the playing field and give support to diverse voices like hers in STEAM fields. This award aims to help her with this wish – to establish a legacy of supporting diverse, strong women.

RTA School of Media faculty member Mark Argo has generously created the Art+Tech Award in memory of his wife, Ann C. Poochareon, who was an ardent supporter of women in media and technology.

Value:
$2000 

To be eligible for this award, students must:
• Have completed first year and be enrolled on a full-time basis in the New Media program with a minimum CGPA of 2.67
• Self-identify as a racialized person, OR, a woman (including cisgender or transgender).

Application Information
Students must:
• Applicants must submit a short personal statement (250-500 words max) describing what inspired them to pursue New Media, and how this award will help them achieve their goals.

VALUE: up to $1000.00

ELIGIBILITY:

The Arthur Weinthal Award is open to Ontario-resident students registered on a full-time basis in the 4th year of the four-year program at Toronto Met’s RTA School of Media who have completed Internship. Placements in accordance with criteria for Internships established by the RTA School of Media.  

CRITERIA:

·Be registered as an Undergraduate student in the RTA School of Media - Sport Media or Media Production program

·Demonstration of exceptional capacities promising success in the industry while completing a senior year internship

· Minimum cumulative grad point average of 2.67 (B-) with no failing grades; students may not by “carrying” a course

· Contribution to the School in curricular or extracurricular activities as well as demonstration of initiative and enthusiasm while carrying out these activities

· Demonstrated financial need in spite of having made a significant, personal financial contribution to support their studies

APPLICATION/SELECTION:

· A statement outlining the learning and/or accomplishments achieved during the Internship placement, curricular or extracurricular activities, the individual financial situation of the student and a budget form*.

· Review of all applications will be conducted by a committee of full-time faculty with the participation of Mr. Arthur Weinthal or his delegate.

* All applicants for this award must meet “Ontario residency” requirements:

· Must be a Canadian Citizen/permanent resident

AND

· Lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to commencing full-time post-secondary studies

Or

Spouse has lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to this academic year and was not enrolled in full-time postsecondary studies for this 12 month period

Or

Parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s) or official sponsor(s) have lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of this study period

This award is open to 3rd or 4th year Media Production students with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

To be eligible for this award, students must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Media Production program in the RTA School of Media and have clear academic standing. Along with a completed Application form, students must submit a 500-750 word critique, ranging from feature film or live broadcast or installation.

Dr. Michael Murphy (aka Dr. Mike to his RTA students) was a professor in the RTA School of Media with a passion for audio and music. He retired in 2020. 

This award, endowed by Evajon Enterprises Inc. (a family business owned by Dr. Michael Murphy and his wife Rachelle Laporte), generously supports one student in either the RTA School of Media or Professional Music Program at The Creative School.

VALUE: 

Up to $1,750

ELIGIBILITY: 

- Must be in good academic standing

- Must be a full-time student in their third or fourth/final year of studies enrolled in the RTA School of Media or the Professional Music program

- Meet a minimum CGPA of 2.67

CRITERIA: 

Applicants are to submit an artist/producer written statement (250 words max) describing their music production work submitted for the purpose of this award.

Submit an example of music production work from one of the following advanced production courses:

- RTA 858 Music Production

- RTA 864 Immersive and Interactive Sound

- RTA 837 Live Audio Production

- RTA973 Independent Production

For the graduating student in the RTA School of Media, demonstrating the most complete understanding and creative application of technology in the senior audio courses. 

Value:   up to $750

Criteria:  For the graduating student in the RTA School of Media who has demonstrated the most complete understanding and creative application of technology in the senior audio courses

Fairchild Radio wishes to encourage the development of multicultural awareness and understanding among individuals entering the broadcasting industry through the establishment of this special scholarship program in the RTA School of Media at Toronto Metropolitan University.

VALUE: two scholarships up to $3500 each

CRITERIA:

· Open to Ontario-resident students registered on a full-time basis in the second, third or fourth year of the four-year program in TMU’s RTA School of Media.  Demonstration of multicultural awareness and understanding through an audio production piece that has been produced as part of a course curriculum.

· Demonstrated financial need

· Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 with no failing grades; students may not be “carrying” a course

Should a group or team be submitting, each student must meet the criteria

APPLICATION/SELECTION:

· Formal applications will be invited which will include: the audio production piece, a statement from each student outlining his/her individual financial situation, and a budget form* .

· Submissions will be considered by the School to ensure that eligibility, academic and financial need conditions have been met. The Financial Aid and Awards Office may be consulted on financial need issues.

· A Faculty Selection Committee will pre-screen the approved submissions and short-list the top 3-5 for final review and selection by Fairchild Radio

* All applicants for this award must meet “Ontario residency” requirements:

· Must be a Canadian Citizen/permanent resident

AND

· Lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to commencing full-time post-secondary studies

Or

Spouse has lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to this academic year and was not enrolled in full-time postsecondary studies for this 12 month period

Or

Parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s) or official sponsor(s) have lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of this study period

Donated by Ms. Naomi P. LaCroix, the Glenn Sarty Memorial Award is for a full-time undergraduate student in RTA, in good standing, who has demonstrated excellence or interest in pursuing a career in investigative and public affairs television or documentary media.

Amount: up to $950

Application Form is required along with a sample of the student’s work.

To assist third-year students undertaking international exchange studies in RTA; must be registered full-time and entering third year of the RTA program; be approved for an international exchange; have demonstrated financial need; have a minimum GPA of 3.00; be in clear academic standing.

Amount:  Up to 3 awards of $1000 each

Students must submit a budget form along with a copy of their Exchange Application Essay.

Upon completion of the Exchange, recipients of this award must submit a brief (2-page) reflective essay of their experience and participation with the Exchange university.  Excerpts may be used on the RTA website and in other promotional material.

This award is in honour of Joana Fraser, a second year RTA student who died of cancer in April 1994. This award reflects both Joana’s creativity and unflinching determination to face what life dealt her.

VALUE: Up to $500.00

CRITERIA:

· Open to all full-time students in 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year or recently graduated.

· Awarded for the most compelling script or story based on the student’s/author’s meaningful life experience (i.e. overcoming a particular struggle or challenging incident specific to the student).

APPLICATION/SELECTION:

· Submission of a script that has been produced as part of a course curriculum.

· Selection will be by committee composed of faculty of the RTA School of Media and, if desired, a member of the Fraser family or its designate.

The Johnny Lombardi Creative Endowment is designed to provide awards to undergraduate and graduate RTA students engaged in music, journalism or related studies that explore and define the reality of our multicultural society.

The fund provides for an award for an undergraduate student in the RTA School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University who has completed one or more courses, specializing in the area of music, journalism or related studies and submitted their project for judging by the selection committee. It invites applications for proposals to produce media content to serve the needs of local or regional multicultural communities, Proposals must be for content that would not otherwise be produced for broadcast and must provide significant benefit for students engaged in music and/or journalism.

VALUE: Upwards of $3,000

To be eligible for this award, students must:

-Be enrolled full-time in the RTA School of Media and have clear academic standing;

-Have completed one or more courses, specializing in the area of music, journalism or related studies and submitted their project for judging by the selection committee

-Submit a 500-word essay on their project highlighting its implications and importance for multicultural awareness and understanding

VALUE: up to $1000.00

CRITERIA:
· RTA alumnus, Justin Poy, established this award in 1999.  This award is open to 3rd and 4th year students who have demonstrated financial need and have demonstrated production excellence in a radio, television, web or digital piece that helps to educate their peers and audiences about overcoming personal challenges.  The submission can be based on the general concept of overcoming personal challenges and need not be specific to the applicant’s challenges.

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
· Be registered as an Undergraduate full-time student in 3rd or 4th year of the RTA School of Media and have a clear academic standing
· A budget form
· Radio, television, web or digital piece 

* All applicants for this award must meet “Ontario residency” requirements
AND
· Must be a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person
 

Karen Miller-Tait and her infant son were tragically killed in an automobile accident, December 21st, 1997.  Karen, as a talented designer and a critical member of the creative team, utilized unique and innovative technologies in the development of marketing communications programs, physical environments and multi-media, interactive content.  This award recognizes outstanding creative design production demonstrated by students in 3rd year of the New Media program.  In addition to the cash award, recipients of the Karen Miller-Tait Memorial Award will be offered a summer internship employment opportunity with INVIVO Communications, Inc., commencing late May through August.

VALUE: $1,000

ELIGIBILITY:  To be eligible for this award, students must:

• Be a full-time student enrolled in 3rd year of the New Media program
• Submit a portfolio with emphasis on conceptual thinking, creativity and a strong understanding of design principles
• Be enrolled in or have completed RTA 520 (Public Practice)

3rd year New Media students will be advised in further detail about the application process in November each year.

The Award is to be known as the Krista Maeots Award. It is to be presented annually to a student(s) who is registered in the final year of the RTA School of Media, who has demonstrated outstanding prowess in radio broadcasting/broadcast journalism course and related work, who has financial need and if possible who embodies the ideals for which Krista Maeots strived.

VALUE: up to $340

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for this award, students must:

• Be registered in the final year of the RTA School of Media 
• Have a clear academic standing
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrated outstanding prowess in radio broadcasting/broadcast journalism course and related work

VALUE: $1000.00

CRITERIA:

• Funded by RTA faculty member, Lori Beckstead, and her husband Dave Rose, this award will defray travel costs for an RTA student undertaking a volunteer trip for the purpose of international/community development in a developing country or community. Students who have demonstrated volunteerism within their local communities will also be considered. 

APPLICATION/SELECTION:

• Be registered as an Undergraduate student in the RTA School of Media and have a clear academic standing
• Submit a 500-word essay outlining the goals/intended outcomes of the trip and why this is important to the applicant
• Recipients will be asked to submit a short report on their return, outlining the impact the trip has had on them (or outlining the impact their local volunteering efforts has had on them) 
• Fill out the generic budget form attached

The Matt Jesson Award recognizes audio production excellence and creativity in a production by a third-year student. The award honours the memory of the late Matt Jesson, a 1992 graduate of TMU's School of Radio and Television Arts. Throughout his career, Mr. Jesson produced and wrote audio elements for a variety of projects that included radio, television, interactive television, CD-ROM, corporate videos and live event staging.

VALUE: up to $1,250.00

CRITERIA:
· Open to Ontario resident students in third year who completed/enrolled in specified third year courses in the RTA School of Media: Intermediate Audio Production Lab (RTA 311) and at least one of the following advanced courses: RTA864, RTA858, or RTA837.

· Demonstrated financial need
· Demonstration of audio production excellence and creativity as a member of a team during the first term (RTA 311) and through an individual audio production during the second term (RTA864, RTA858, or RTA837)

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
· A budget form
· Submission of a compilation of work from RTA 311 and RTA864, RTA858, or RTA837

· The academic co-ordinators of the designated Audio Productions courses will consider the applications of qualified students. They will present selected students’ audio productions for review and the final selection will be made by an Awards Committee composed of faculty members of the RTA School of Media and representatives of the Jesson Family and the Donors Committee.

* All applicants for this award must meet “Ontario residency” requirements:
· Must be a Canadian Citizen/permanent resident
AND
· Lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to commencing full-time post-secondary studies
Or
Spouse has lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to this academic year and was not enrolled in full-time postsecondary studies for this 12 month period
Or
Parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s) or official sponsor(s) have lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of this study period

This award has been established by Meridian Artists, a leader in the entertainment industry providing full-service representation and management of Actors, Screenwriters, Directors, Authors, and Key Creative Talent. With this scholarship, Meridian hopes to support the development of emerging talent who will contribute to a more diverse and inclusive Film & TV industry.

Value:
$3000 

To be eligible for this award, students must:
• Have be enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year on a full-time basis in the RTA School of Media with a minimum CGPA of 2.67
• Demonstrate financial need
• Self-identify as an Aboriginal person in Canada (including First Nations [status or non-status], Metis or Inuit), a racialized person, Black (including those that identify as Afro-Caribbean or African-Canadian).

Application Information

Students must submit:
• a budget form
• a 250 word statement detailing how this award will help them achieve their academic goals/how it will make a difference in their lives.

VALUE: Varies each year (approximately $2000)

DESCRIPTION:
This award goes to students enrolled in 4th year of the RTA program, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00, seeking financial assistance with their final Practicum Production or Thesis. 

CRITERIA:
· Applicant must be enrolled in the RTA School of Media.
· Applicant must have clear academic standing.
· Applicant must be a Fourth year Undergraduate.
· Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person.
· Applicant must be a resident of Ontario.
· Applicant must be enrolled full-time.
· Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
· Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
· A budget form

This endowed award has been established by the CTV Television Network to recognize a graduating student or a student who has recently graduated from the RTA School of Media who wishes to pursue graduate-level studies.

The Toronto Star referred to the late Phyllis Switzer as a “TV Pioneer” and “one of the most dynamic characters in Canadian broadcasting”. This award, in her memory, honours the unusual contribution made by this outstanding communications executive. Among her long list of lifetime achievements, Phyllis Switzer is remembered as the co-founder of Toronto’s independent CITY-TV; she was the vice-president of Pay TV’s First choice movie channel in the early 1980’s and she headed CTV’s operations as host broadcaster of the Calgary Olympic Games in 1988. In addition to her administrative and creative capacities, Phyllis Switzer was recognized as an individual who encouraged and actively assisted talented young managers, producers, and writers.

VALUE: up to $2500.00

ELIGIBILITY:
· By application from a final-year, full-time student who will be entering full-time graduate-level studies within the academic year immediately following graduation from Toronto Metropolitan University and the RTA School of Media
OR
· By application from RTA School of Media alumni who will be taking up full-time graduate-level studies within a three-year time frame from the date of graduation to commencement of graduate-level studies
· Preferred program of graduate study will focus on management, i.e., M.B.A., however, other related programs will be considered

CRITERIA:
· Demonstrated all-round capacity in Radio, Television and Cable
· Overall academic proficiency
· Proven broadcast management and leadership skills through a caring and positive approach to individuals as demonstrated through actual work experience, volunteer team work, Student Council work, in-program activities, seminar/lab work, etc.; and/or
· Outstanding performance in a final year management–oriented course(s) as demonstrated through research, a significant publication and/or a very successful internship in an industry managerial role
· Other factors which may enhance the student’s application might include extra-/co-curricular activities, financial need, unusual personal circumstances

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
· Each candidate must submit an application with at least one written endorsement from the external community attesting to the student’s management/leadership skills and a well-articulated letter from the student indicating the intended program of graduate-level study, rationale for study and long-term career aspirations.
· If appropriate, alumni who are applying should ensure that at least one letter of endorsement represents post-graduation performance reflecting broadcast management and leadership skills
· Review of all applications will be conducted by a jury comprised of faculty of the RTA School of Media 
· CTV and the Switzer family will not normally be involved in the selection of the candidate but may, as need arises, be contacted for advice and guidance by the jury
Candidates may be asked to appear for an interview with the Selection Committee
· The jury will not be compelled to select a recipient if, in its judgment, there does not appear to be a worthy candidate
· CTV and the Switzer family will be apprised of the award-winning student and details supporting the candidacy

VALUE: up to $1,000

ELIGIBILITY:
The award is open to full-time students in the second and third years of the four-year program in the RTA School of Media with the understanding that they will be returning to full-time studies the following year.

CRITERIA:
· Overall academic proficiency
· Demonstrated financial need
· Significant contribution to a sense of RTA community

APPLICATION/SELECTION:
The application process will include a letter outlining (a) the candidate’s contribution to the RTA community and (b) his/her financial situation and, if requested, documentation or verification in support of the submission.
A committee involving the School Chair, selected faculty and a representative of the Rho Alpha Kappa Alumni Association will make selection.

This award was established to provide financial assistance and to recognize the academic achievement of one undergraduate student enrolled in any year of RTA School of Media, who is in clear academic standing, is a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person, is a resident of Ontario, demonstrates financial need, and who self-identifies as Indigenous. This award will go to a student who has also made a significant contribution to a sense of the RTA community.

VALUE: 

Up to $2,000 

ELIGIBILITY: 

Be an undergraduate student.

- Be enrolled in any year of studies.

- Be enrolled full-time or part-time.

- Be enrolled in the RTA School of Media.

- Be a Canadian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident or a Protected Person.

- Be a resident of Ontario.

- Be in clear academic standing.

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the university.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants must write a written statement outlining their contributions to the RTA community (250 words max).

“Spence was an entrepreneur from his early teens. He first built and sold ‘cat’s whisker’ crystal radios assembled in cigar boxes from the basement of his parent’s home in Winnipeg. When he was a Bay salesman he started a sideline of installing and setting up customers’ tube radios in their homes. Later still, he barnstormed small communities in Western Canada selling radio transmitters to would be station owners. He started the CBC’s Dominion Radio network and then as TV arrived bought syndicated programming for both radio and TV and sold them to stations all across the country. Denied the licence for Toronto’s first private TV station in 1961, he immediately turned around and founded CTV. He loved people, the challenge of selling and liked to make money.” -Jon Keeble

VALUE: up to $1250.00              

CRITERIA:
· To a graduating RTA student demonstrating “entrepreneurial spirit” and activity in some aspect of broadcasting

APPLICATION/SELECTION:

· Candidates for this scholarship should have been operating a business or service for enough time to have a client base.
· The business/service should be a true demonstration of your entrepreneurial skills. It cannot be part of a school project.
· A letter outlining your entrepreneurial activity, including the “5 W’s” about
your company
· Should include a sample of the “product or service”
· May include letters of satisfaction from clients/customers
· Review of all applications will be conducted by a jury comprised of faculty of the RTA School of Media

Sportsnet Award for Best Live Coverage recognizes the team of third-year students in Sport Media who create the best live coverage production.

VALUE: up to $5,000 shared

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: To be eligible for this award, students must:

• Be registered as an Undergraduate, full-time student at Toronto Metropolitan University and have clear academic standing;
• Be enrolled in the 3rd year of the RTA School of Media - Sport Media

Students must successfully complete and submit a third-year Live Coverage production. The student team must also submit an application letter including information about their third year live coverage production and team information. Team information should include individual names of team members and their positions.

NOTE: Recipients must be listed as Producers (i.e. Producer(s), Director, Play by Play & Colour Commentator) to a maximum of 5 individuals

Value: $1,000

Eligibility and Application Information: This award recognizes students for their academic achievement in the Sport Media program and goes to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year student with the highest CGPA.

No application required for this award. To be eligible for this award, students must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Sport Media program in the RTA School of Media and have a clear academic standing. 

Value:  up to $1000

Criteria:
• Open to students enrolled in the RTA School of Media
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0
• ‘Good Citizenship’ can include a variety of attributes – significant volunteerism, outstanding examples of integrity and/or ethical behaviour, significant contributions to the betterment of the Toronto Met and/or RTA communities, etc

Application/Selection:
• Students may apply for this award through a letter outlining the ‘Good Citizenship’ attributes with documentation to support
or
• Students may be nominated by another student (letter as state above)

• A judging panel appointed by RTA will select candidates for the MacKay family’s review

This award recognizes and rewards fourth year students whose capstone project in the New Media program at The Creative School demonstrates exceptional innovation in the new use of an existing  technology or development of a new one. The award funding will be granted in the fall term to assist recipients in creating a professional, high quality capstone project.  

VALUE: Two awards available for $2,000 each

CRITERIA:

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student
• Be enrolled in full-time studies (80% or more of a full course load), OR full-time (permanent
  disability: 40% or more of a full course load).
• Be enrolled in the RTA New Media program.
• Be enrolled in their fourth/final year of studies.
• Meet a minimum CGPA of 2.67.
  

APPLICATION/SELECTION:

Applicants must submit their capstone project plan. The capstone project plan will be scored based on which project demonstrates exceptional innovation in the new use of an existing technology or development of a new one.

Value: up to $1,000

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:
This award is open to 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Sport Media students with a minimum CGPA of 3.33, with a documentary that is at least 10-minutes in length. The documentary does not have to be tied to any specific class or course and does not have to be specifically sports-related (i.e. it can be current affairs, arts, etc.). Subject matter is open.

To be eligible for this award, students must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Sport Media program in the RTA School of Media. A copy of the documentary must be submitted with a completed application form. The award can only be given to the student(s) who identify and are listed as the PRODUCERS of the Best Documentary in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Sport Media. 

It can be more than one student, but the recipients must be identified as PRODUCER on the Production. 

This award honours the student whose work most strongly embodies Norm’s values of exploration, risk-taking, falling down and getting up again.

VALUE:  $1,000

ELIGIBILITY:  To be eligible for this award, students must:

• Be registered as a full-time undergraduate student in the RTA program
• Have completed RTA 321 (Introduction to Tangible Media)
• Meet a minimum CGPA of 2.67
• Submit for consideration the documentation of up to 3 projects via an online portfolio of works.  The works submitted should illustrate the student’s interest and integration of tangible media and electronic art concepts and materials.

Pelmorex is a Canadian company that specializes in producing weather information, websites and applications, as well as specialty television networks. Pelmorex Corp is the parent company of The Weather Network, MétéoMédia, Alert Ready, Eltiempo.es, Clima, Wetter Plus and formerly Beat the Traffic. In 2001, the Weather Network approached Toronto Met with the desire to establish a scholarship supporting cultural diversity among young television professionals. Alternating each year between the Schools of Journalism and Radio and Television Arts, this award recognizes the achievement of broadcasting students.

VALUE: approximately $2,500

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To be eligible for this award, students must:

• Be registered as an Undergraduate, Full-time student at Toronto Metropolitan University and have clear academic standing
• Be enrolled in the third, fourth or graduating year of the RTA School of Media or the School of Journalism degree program
• Meet a minimum CGPA of minimum CGPA of 2.75
• Identify as a person with a disability, and/or a racialized person and/or an Aboriginal person in Canada (including First Nations [status or non-status], Metis, or Inuit.
• Written Statement (max. 500 words) discussing their interest in and contribution the student believes they can make to the television industry.

TSN Sports Feature Production Award To support two undergraduate students enrolled full-time in 2nd or 3rd year of the Sport Media program. This award has been established by TSN to offer financial assistance and recognition to students in the Sport Media Program who produce the best sports feature proposals.  

VALUE: $1,500 each

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be enrolled full-time in 2nd or 3rd year of the Sport Media program
• Have a clear academic standing
• Have a CGPA of 3.0 or higher

A completed application must include 1000-1500-word feature proposal based on an outline provided in the Story Synopsis.

STORY SYNOPSIS: 

• Create a story arc, explaining your overall concept and narrative.
• Identify your main protagonist(s), as well as secondary characters.

   Please explain why your particular story is relevant to TSN's audience

•  What themes are being explored?
• Indicate research sources (Where are you getting the information? i.e. Toronto Star article, etc.)
• Many sports stories follow common and familiar archetypes. How do you intend to make this particular story unique?
• Please create a list of b-roll you intend to film in your story. These are visual elements that help to explain your story. ( i.e. scenic shots of city, Player working out in gym, etc.)  

PROPERTY/DISTRIBUTION: 

• TSN has many properties in which to distribute content. This includes conventional TV and digital assets. Please identify where you envision your story running (i.e. Sportscentre, That's Hockey, CFL on TSN Pre-Game, etc.) and why.
• Please include a brief social media strategy to promote your story ahead of its airing.

BUDGET/LOGISTICS:

• Provide technical and logistical details for your shoots.
• This should include daily rental rates for camera type(s), crew personnel, grip gear, lighting gear, etc.
•  Lay out a timeline for execution. This should include how many days it will take to research, edit and film your story.

VALUE: $1,000

ELIGIBILITY:
The award is open to students in the second, third or fourth year of the RTA School of Media who have demonstrated interest and aptitude for live special events production. 

CRITERIA:
· Achieve a grade point average of 3.00 or higher
· Enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of RTA

APPLICATION:
The application process will include a 500 word essay discussing their work and/or interest in live special events productions, and must include a proof of work (such as video production) demonstrating his/her ability to manage production of multi-faceted live events.